Hey guys I am a new member to 2gnt, but I have been doing this 2.4 build for a decent amount of time and I have a few questions.

this is what I have so far.



2.4 stratus block (1999) over bored, hot tanked and honed

srt4 forged over bore pistons CR of 10.5 (custom with the dome height changed for the 420a)

forged eagle rods for the 2.4

srt4 water pump

2.4 crankshaft

and more too come in a matter of a few days (tax refund and savings rock)


My questions before semi assembling things together

1. Is it necessary for me to have the pistons, rods, crank, and flywheel balanced? I already weighed my rods and they had the same weight but I did not go into decimal places on that.



2.Since my pistons are custom I do not see any sign of which direction the pistons are facing. I did find that there is a small bump on the inside of the piston that is in one direction but I am not sure. Are you guys able to assist me in finding which direction they are so I can twist them 180 degrees?




It is a little crazy but this build is currently in my apartment on the third floor, for now, and this will be turbocharged as well.


I wish I can show you guys some pictures but I am having a hard time finding out how to do this...